Orbit insertion is the spaceflight operation of adjusting a spacecraft’s momentum, in particular to allow for entry into a stable orbit around a planet, moon, or other celestial body. This maneuver involves either deceleration from a speed in excess of the respective body’s escape velocity, or acceleration to it from a lower speed.
The result may also be a transfer orbit, there is e.g., the term descent orbit insertion. Often this is called orbit injection.
Deceleration
The first kind of orbit insertion is used when capturing into orbit around a celestial body other than Earth, owing to the excess speed of interplanetary transfer orbits relative to their destination orbits. This shedding of excess velocity is typically achieved via a rocket firing known as an orbit insertion burn. For such a maneuver, the spacecraft’s engine thrusts in its direction of travel for a specified duration to slow its velocity relative to the target body enough to enter into orbit. Another technique, used when the destination body has a tangible atmosphere, is called aerobraking, which uses the friction of atmospheric drag to slow a spacecraft. Generally aerobraking is used to circularize a highly elliptical capture orbit while minimizing the use of on board fuel. To date, only a handful of aerocapture maneuvers have been attempted by NASA.
Orbital Mechanics 101: How to do Orbit Insertion and Rendezvous at Once
When you need just 1 minute for your orbit insertion, you don't need to make your orbit first and then rendezvous.
0:00 waiting the station catches me up.
0:40 the game finally gives me the relative velocity, calculating the target distance to maneuver.
1:24 target distance confirmed, engaging full throttle.
2:27 relative velocity decreased, MECO.
published: 30 Apr 2023
Hope Mars Mission Orbit Insertion
The UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars Mission started the Mars Orbit Insertion (MOI) manoeuvre on 9 February 2021, at 15:30 UTC. The Hope Probe (مسبار الأمل) was developed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates and is designed to study the atmosphere of Mars. Omran Ahmed Al Hammadi,
scientist Hope Mars Mission, explains the next steps in Hope Probe’s journey around Mars.
Credit: UAE Space Agency(UAESA)/Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
Hope’s Mars Orbit Insertion
Emirates Mars Mission (EMM)
#HopeProbe #HopeMarsMission
published: 09 Feb 2021
Ax-1 Nominal Orbit Insertion "Zero-G and we feel fine" #Shorts
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Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leader in providing space infrastructure as a service, Axiom offers end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while privately developing its successor – a permanent commercial destination in Earth’s orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/axiom_space
Instagram: https://instagram.com/axiom.space
published: 10 Apr 2022
GPS Satellite Orbit Insertion
Demonstrates the use of FreeFlyer for visualizing the launch and orbit insertion of a GPS satellite. The perspective in this visualization shows a 3D view from above the orbital plane.
published: 30 Jun 2011
Visualization of LRO's Orbit Insertion
Launched from Cape Canaveral on June 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm EDT, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission will reach lunar orbit on June 23, 2009 at 5:47 am EDT. This is a visualization of the satellite over the next few days as it uses the moon's gravity and thrusters to gradually shape its own orbit into optimum settings for the mission.
published: 22 Jun 2009
Carl Sagan - Galileo, 1995, Galileo Orbit Insertion at Jupiter
On Dec 7, 1995, on a JPL television program hosted by Richard Terrile, different commentators (including Carl Sagan) discuss Galileo during its orbit insertion at Jupiter.
published: 31 Dec 2013
Mars Orbit Insertion explained in a simulation video.-ISRO
Mars Orbit Insertion explained in a simulation video.
published: 20 Sep 2014
Mars Orbit Insertion explained in a simulation video
published: 07 Aug 2015
Nightingale - 01 Mission
On Friday, 2nd August, at 6:00 p.m. UTC, Eagle launched Nightingale v2 Mini to low-Droo orbit from Space Launch Complex 1 (SLC-1) at Freidonia Interplanetary Spaceport.
published: 03 Aug 2024
How Do We Launch Things into Space?
You’ve probably seen beautiful photos of Earth and the other planets in our solar system. Those photos were often captured by spacecraft – robotic explorers doing their work far away from Earth. But how exactly do we send these spacecraft so far away? Well, it all starts with a rocket. A really, really big one.
Comprehension Questions:
1. True or False: A rocket needs to get going to 17,800 MPH to thrust into Earth’s atmosphere and stay in orbit.
2. An object in space that orbits around a large object is called a ___________.
3. What is the name of the circular path that satellites follow around Earth?
4. The balance of momentum and _________ can keep a satellite in orbit for many years.
Answer Key:
1. True
2. Satellite
3. Orbit
4. Gravity
Learn more at
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/...
When you need just 1 minute for your orbit insertion, you don't need to make your orbit first and then rendezvous.
0:00 waiting the station catches me up.
0:40...
When you need just 1 minute for your orbit insertion, you don't need to make your orbit first and then rendezvous.
0:00 waiting the station catches me up.
0:40 the game finally gives me the relative velocity, calculating the target distance to maneuver.
1:24 target distance confirmed, engaging full throttle.
2:27 relative velocity decreased, MECO.
When you need just 1 minute for your orbit insertion, you don't need to make your orbit first and then rendezvous.
0:00 waiting the station catches me up.
0:40 the game finally gives me the relative velocity, calculating the target distance to maneuver.
1:24 target distance confirmed, engaging full throttle.
2:27 relative velocity decreased, MECO.
The UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars Mission started the Mars Orbit Insertion (MOI) manoeuvre on 9 February 2021, at 15:30 UTC. The Hope Probe (مسبار الأمل) was dev...
The UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars Mission started the Mars Orbit Insertion (MOI) manoeuvre on 9 February 2021, at 15:30 UTC. The Hope Probe (مسبار الأمل) was developed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates and is designed to study the atmosphere of Mars. Omran Ahmed Al Hammadi,
scientist Hope Mars Mission, explains the next steps in Hope Probe’s journey around Mars.
Credit: UAE Space Agency(UAESA)/Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
Hope’s Mars Orbit Insertion
Emirates Mars Mission (EMM)
#HopeProbe #HopeMarsMission
The UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars Mission started the Mars Orbit Insertion (MOI) manoeuvre on 9 February 2021, at 15:30 UTC. The Hope Probe (مسبار الأمل) was developed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates and is designed to study the atmosphere of Mars. Omran Ahmed Al Hammadi,
scientist Hope Mars Mission, explains the next steps in Hope Probe’s journey around Mars.
Credit: UAE Space Agency(UAESA)/Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
Hope’s Mars Orbit Insertion
Emirates Mars Mission (EMM)
#HopeProbe #HopeMarsMission
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Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leader in providing space infrastructure as...
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Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leader in providing space infrastructure as a service, Axiom offers end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while privately developing its successor – a permanent commercial destination in Earth’s orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/axiom_space
Instagram: https://instagram.com/axiom.space
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Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leader in providing space infrastructure as a service, Axiom offers end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while privately developing its successor – a permanent commercial destination in Earth’s orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/axiom_space
Instagram: https://instagram.com/axiom.space
Demonstrates the use of FreeFlyer for visualizing the launch and orbit insertion of a GPS satellite. The perspective in this visualization shows a 3D view from ...
Demonstrates the use of FreeFlyer for visualizing the launch and orbit insertion of a GPS satellite. The perspective in this visualization shows a 3D view from above the orbital plane.
Demonstrates the use of FreeFlyer for visualizing the launch and orbit insertion of a GPS satellite. The perspective in this visualization shows a 3D view from above the orbital plane.
Launched from Cape Canaveral on June 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm EDT, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission will reach lunar orbit on June 23, 2009 at 5:47 am EDT. T...
Launched from Cape Canaveral on June 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm EDT, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission will reach lunar orbit on June 23, 2009 at 5:47 am EDT. This is a visualization of the satellite over the next few days as it uses the moon's gravity and thrusters to gradually shape its own orbit into optimum settings for the mission.
Launched from Cape Canaveral on June 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm EDT, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission will reach lunar orbit on June 23, 2009 at 5:47 am EDT. This is a visualization of the satellite over the next few days as it uses the moon's gravity and thrusters to gradually shape its own orbit into optimum settings for the mission.
On Dec 7, 1995, on a JPL television program hosted by Richard Terrile, different commentators (including Carl Sagan) discuss Galileo during its orbit insertion ...
On Dec 7, 1995, on a JPL television program hosted by Richard Terrile, different commentators (including Carl Sagan) discuss Galileo during its orbit insertion at Jupiter.
On Dec 7, 1995, on a JPL television program hosted by Richard Terrile, different commentators (including Carl Sagan) discuss Galileo during its orbit insertion at Jupiter.
On Friday, 2nd August, at 6:00 p.m. UTC, Eagle launched Nightingale v2 Mini to low-Droo orbit from Space Launch Complex 1 (SLC-1) at Freidonia Interplanetary Sp...
On Friday, 2nd August, at 6:00 p.m. UTC, Eagle launched Nightingale v2 Mini to low-Droo orbit from Space Launch Complex 1 (SLC-1) at Freidonia Interplanetary Spaceport.
On Friday, 2nd August, at 6:00 p.m. UTC, Eagle launched Nightingale v2 Mini to low-Droo orbit from Space Launch Complex 1 (SLC-1) at Freidonia Interplanetary Spaceport.
You’ve probably seen beautiful photos of Earth and the other planets in our solar system. Those photos were often captured by spacecraft – robotic explorers doi...
You’ve probably seen beautiful photos of Earth and the other planets in our solar system. Those photos were often captured by spacecraft – robotic explorers doing their work far away from Earth. But how exactly do we send these spacecraft so far away? Well, it all starts with a rocket. A really, really big one.
Comprehension Questions:
1. True or False: A rocket needs to get going to 17,800 MPH to thrust into Earth’s atmosphere and stay in orbit.
2. An object in space that orbits around a large object is called a ___________.
3. What is the name of the circular path that satellites follow around Earth?
4. The balance of momentum and _________ can keep a satellite in orbit for many years.
Answer Key:
1. True
2. Satellite
3. Orbit
4. Gravity
Learn more at
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/launching-into-space/
Find more fun videos, games, and articles about space and Earth science at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
You’ve probably seen beautiful photos of Earth and the other planets in our solar system. Those photos were often captured by spacecraft – robotic explorers doing their work far away from Earth. But how exactly do we send these spacecraft so far away? Well, it all starts with a rocket. A really, really big one.
Comprehension Questions:
1. True or False: A rocket needs to get going to 17,800 MPH to thrust into Earth’s atmosphere and stay in orbit.
2. An object in space that orbits around a large object is called a ___________.
3. What is the name of the circular path that satellites follow around Earth?
4. The balance of momentum and _________ can keep a satellite in orbit for many years.
Answer Key:
1. True
2. Satellite
3. Orbit
4. Gravity
Learn more at
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/launching-into-space/
Find more fun videos, games, and articles about space and Earth science at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
When you need just 1 minute for your orbit insertion, you don't need to make your orbit first and then rendezvous.
0:00 waiting the station catches me up.
0:40 the game finally gives me the relative velocity, calculating the target distance to maneuver.
1:24 target distance confirmed, engaging full throttle.
2:27 relative velocity decreased, MECO.
The UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars Mission started the Mars Orbit Insertion (MOI) manoeuvre on 9 February 2021, at 15:30 UTC. The Hope Probe (مسبار الأمل) was developed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates and is designed to study the atmosphere of Mars. Omran Ahmed Al Hammadi,
scientist Hope Mars Mission, explains the next steps in Hope Probe’s journey around Mars.
Credit: UAE Space Agency(UAESA)/Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
Hope’s Mars Orbit Insertion
Emirates Mars Mission (EMM)
#HopeProbe #HopeMarsMission
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Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leader in providing space infrastructure as a service, Axiom offers end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while privately developing its successor – a permanent commercial destination in Earth’s orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/axiom_space
Instagram: https://instagram.com/axiom.space
Demonstrates the use of FreeFlyer for visualizing the launch and orbit insertion of a GPS satellite. The perspective in this visualization shows a 3D view from above the orbital plane.
Launched from Cape Canaveral on June 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm EDT, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission will reach lunar orbit on June 23, 2009 at 5:47 am EDT. This is a visualization of the satellite over the next few days as it uses the moon's gravity and thrusters to gradually shape its own orbit into optimum settings for the mission.
On Dec 7, 1995, on a JPL television program hosted by Richard Terrile, different commentators (including Carl Sagan) discuss Galileo during its orbit insertion at Jupiter.
On Friday, 2nd August, at 6:00 p.m. UTC, Eagle launched Nightingale v2 Mini to low-Droo orbit from Space Launch Complex 1 (SLC-1) at Freidonia Interplanetary Spaceport.
You’ve probably seen beautiful photos of Earth and the other planets in our solar system. Those photos were often captured by spacecraft – robotic explorers doing their work far away from Earth. But how exactly do we send these spacecraft so far away? Well, it all starts with a rocket. A really, really big one.
Comprehension Questions:
1. True or False: A rocket needs to get going to 17,800 MPH to thrust into Earth’s atmosphere and stay in orbit.
2. An object in space that orbits around a large object is called a ___________.
3. What is the name of the circular path that satellites follow around Earth?
4. The balance of momentum and _________ can keep a satellite in orbit for many years.
Answer Key:
1. True
2. Satellite
3. Orbit
4. Gravity
Learn more at
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/launching-into-space/
Find more fun videos, games, and articles about space and Earth science at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Orbit insertion is the spaceflight operation of adjusting a spacecraft’s momentum, in particular to allow for entry into a stable orbit around a planet, moon, or other celestial body. This maneuver involves either deceleration from a speed in excess of the respective body’s escape velocity, or acceleration to it from a lower speed.
The result may also be a transfer orbit, there is e.g., the term descent orbit insertion. Often this is called orbit injection.
Deceleration
The first kind of orbit insertion is used when capturing into orbit around a celestial body other than Earth, owing to the excess speed of interplanetary transfer orbits relative to their destination orbits. This shedding of excess velocity is typically achieved via a rocket firing known as an orbit insertion burn. For such a maneuver, the spacecraft’s engine thrusts in its direction of travel for a specified duration to slow its velocity relative to the target body enough to enter into orbit. Another technique, used when the destination body has a tangible atmosphere, is called aerobraking, which uses the friction of atmospheric drag to slow a spacecraft. Generally aerobraking is used to circularize a highly elliptical capture orbit while minimizing the use of on board fuel. To date, only a handful of aerocapture maneuvers have been attempted by NASA.